Waltrip sponsors reviewing partnerships

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2013 file photo, Michael Waltrip reacts as he gets out of his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Michael Waltrip Racing has been fined $300,000, and general manager Ty Norris received an indefinite suspension after a NASCAR investigation into Clint Bowyer's spin at Richmond on Saturday night, Sept. 7 uncovered a series of deliberate actions to alter the race results and the field for the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

By The Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:45 AM.

CHARLOTTE — Two of Michael Waltrip Racing's sponsors are reviewing their relationships with the race team following the organization's attempt to manipulate the finish at Richmond.

NAPA Auto Parts posted on its Facebook page Wednesday it is disappointed a partner would make "such a significant error in judgment." NAPA is the sponsor for Martin Truex Jr., who was kicked out of the Chase for the Sprint Car championship when NASCAR sanctioned MWR for its actions in Saturday night's race.

NAPA says it has launched a review of its future partnership with MWR.

CHARLOTTE — Two of Michael Waltrip Racing's sponsors are reviewing their relationships with the race team following the organization's attempt to manipulate the finish at Richmond.

NAPA Auto Parts posted on its Facebook page Wednesday it is disappointed a partner would make "such a significant error in judgment." NAPA is the sponsor for Martin Truex Jr., who was kicked out of the Chase for the Sprint Car championship when NASCAR sanctioned MWR for its actions in Saturday night's race.

NAPA says it has launched a review of its future partnership with MWR.